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What to do in case of domestic violence and harassment from husband


11-Jan-2023 (In Criminal Law)
Hi... I have been married for 12 years and have been going through extreme domestic and verbal abuse.My father in law supports my husband and always holds me responsible for everything.I have an eight year old kid who has seen so much of physical violence.I feel insecure and cannot allow my daughter and myself to go through this anymore. Please help.
Answers (5)

Answer #1
959 votes
Please consult an advocate and file a petition for divorce if you really need divorce and if you are phasing physical harassment you can lodge a complaint against your father in law and also against your husband
Answer #2
570 votes
Hello,

If there is domestic violence please visit nearest police station and file a complaint against your husband, in laws who have torturing you. Be brave a criminal complaint has to be filed. Please go ahead. Any further questions please feel free to contact me
Answer #3
738 votes
Don't worry , be happy law will behind you..!
You have to file a suit for domestic violence against your husband and father in law, and get monetary relief, school fees for children, your maintenance etc as per law. Consult and get help.
Answer #4
800 votes
You can file for case under the domestic violence act and seek a relief for preventing them from committing any domestic violence on you and seek other appropriate releifs.

Regards,
Sadanand, Gandhinagar
Answer #5
806 votes
Dear Madam,
you can file a case under domestic violence act for maintenance to you and also your child and if you dont want to continue with your Husband you can file a case for decree of divorce on the ground of cruelty.

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